Lauren Webster Email & Phone Number

Springfield, Mo, Us

St Louis, Missouri, United States

Provide contract support to project management teams and other essential personnel by managing the entire lifecycle of assigned contracts. Gather, review, and copy edit data from multiple departments and sources in a systematic manner to accurately compile a complete and precise subcontract. Integrate requirements into each contract by analyzing complex documents, including construction documents, prime agreements, and governing regulations. Identify, assess, and mitigate risk by considering standard risks associated with various scopes of work and enforcing insurance requirements. Manage and track contracts through their lifecycle, including submission, negotiation, execution, and integration into enterprise systems and SaaS platforms. Collaborates with Legal Counsel, Risk Management, project teams, and other enterprise partners to obtain and coordinate information, while actively following up on communications to ensure deadlines are met. • Supported 55 teams by drafting, reviewing, and issuing over 275 contracts totaling $65,855,000 within 12 months. • Led over 150 negotiations resulting in win-win solutions and successfully mitigating risk for enterprise. • Navigate contractual landscapes throughout various sectors, including private, education, healthcare, and more.

Springfield, Missouri, United States

Managed portfolio of construction projects consisting of large scale residential renovations. Administered construction contracts, subcontracts, and purchase orders. Successfully negotiated contracts and managed required insurance and legal documents. Identified client project goals and requirements. Developed and managed detailed pricing proposals and project budgets for each phase of work. Presented client with cost/benefit analysis. Provided design concepts and project goals to relevant parties and stakeholders. Implemented task and project management strategies to ensure project deliverables and deadlines were met. Developed a detailed project schedule including priority project milestones; and maintained daily communications to ensure the project stayed on course and budget. Completed invoicing, information management, filing systems, tax preparations, and A/P, A/R.• Supported 12 projects annually by drafting, reviewing, and issuing over 125 subcontracts and purchase orders. • Simultaneously managed 3-5 large scale construction projects totaling over $450,000 in value. • Led marketing and networking initiatives that resulted in an average growth rate of 50% each year.

Springfield, Missouri Area

Served as the Program Manager for departmental and federally funded project initiatives. Oversaw departmental operations streamlining processes and fostering a culture of collaboration and excellence. Performed departmental accounting activities for various budgets ensuring final transparency and accuracy. Managed special reporting, including Board of Governor reports, university project updates, and governmental regulatory compliance for federally funded projects. Collaborated closely with executive leadership to establish project priorities and enhance customer service experiences. Led strategic planning initiatives to identify future departmental needs and participated in university’s long range planning to ensure construction projects aligned with organizational goals. Partnered with the Foundation to secure donor funding for construction projects by drafting project summaries, providing supplementary materials, and participating in donor meetings. Proactively identified and mitigated risks by consistently evaluating construction project impacts on campus constituents, safety standards, and contractors financial and performance history. • Managed data sets for over 250 projects for rolling 12-month periods. • Led a professional team of 12 members including architectural, engineering, and administrative staff. • Managed 50+ operating, reserve, and capital project budgets totaling over $500M.

Springfield, Missouri Area

Administered all contracts for architectural and engineering services. Ensured legal compliance in bidding practices and contract language. Managed pre and post award contract documentation required to meet public, state, and/or federal requirements. Procurement coordination for furnishings, equipment, and technology. Budget administration and oversight of departmental operating and reserve budgets, capital project budgets, and A/P, A/R. Supervised contract and administrative employees. Managed Board of Governors reporting. Managed University policy compliance, departmental policy and procedure development and implementation. Led special projects assigned by Leadership.

Springfield, Missouri Area

Prepared bid documentation and issued contract documents for construction contracts, including bid advertisements, project manuals, and DBE goals. Administered and managed contracts for all University construction related activities. Reviewed and managed insurance and bond documentation, processed change orders, payment applications, and invoices for construction projects. Maintained and evaluated compliance of certified payroll reports, lien waivers, and affidavits. Managed departmental website, email templates, and departmental communications.